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Obacht Family History

Obacht Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bach, Bracht, Orbach, Bache, Pracht, Tracht, Nacht, Bacha, Macht

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Where is the Obacht family from?

You can see how Obacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obacht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obacht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Obacht families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Obacht's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Obacht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obacht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Obacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obacht census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Obacht. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Obacht. For the veterans among your Obacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obacht lifespan?

Average Obacht life expectancy in 1985 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obacht ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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